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Poopsicles – Winter Stool ‘Recycling’

February 8, 2010

The Merck veterinary manual lists stool eating as so common among dogs that it is considered normal behavior. Most owners find it pretty awful to live with though. Stool eating may damage teeth and lead to dental disease as well as dental staining. It can increase chances for infection with intestinal parasites. Plus no...
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Valentines is Coming – Beware of Chocolate

February 1, 2010

Though chocolate is toxic to dogs a lot depends on the size of the dog, the amount eaten and the type of the chocolate to determine how dangerous it is.  You can read on these sites about the different toxic levels of different chocolate types and the amount that is toxic per pound of...
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